60 DIY Valentine's Day Cards That Make Spreading the Love Extra Special
Send little love notes to your nearest and dearest (and have fun making them!).
Buying and receiving cards is one of the most beloved Valentine’s Day traditions out there. Nowadays, though, you can easily drop $10 or more on a Valentine’s Day card—especially one that includes elaborate embellishments or unique pop-up features. And don’t get us started on kids’ Valentines! If your little ones are exchanging Valentines in school, you have no other choice but to purchase a pricey bulk pack of love notes. But whether you’re writing a card to your significant other or you’re looking for Valentines for your kids, you can just as easily spread the love by opting for a DIY version. Aside from saving money, creating DIY Valentine’s Day cards is a fun Valentine’s Day activity that you and your little ones will enjoy. And since you’re making it from scratch, your Valentine's Day craft comes straight from the heart, making it arguably more special than a premade version or even a store-bought Valentine's Day gift.
If you're searching for heartwarming ideas that'll make a lasting impact, these DIY Valentine's Day cards are a great place to start. They're easy to put together and fill with sweet nothings, Valentine's Day wishes, Valentine's Day quotes, or maybe even an invitation to a romantic Valentine's Day dinner at home. These ideas come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, from 3D heart cut-outs and edible treats to simple prints with hand-painted touches or flower-pressed features. If you aren't sure what to say in your Valentine's Day card, don't worry: You'll spot printable templates with silly Valentine's Day puns or other cute messages guaranteed to put a smile on your loved one's face. With all of these, there's also plenty of room to add toys, treats, and trinkets!
Complete your card with thoughtful Valentine's Day gifts for all your loved ones:
Cricut Joy Valentines
If you have a Cricut machine, you can bust out a beautiful DIY Valentine’s Day card in no time. But you can also achieve the same intricate look with a single pair of scissors and a piece of paper—just cut out a heart before carving different designs like you would on a paper snowflake!
See more at Sustain My Craft Habit.
Button Heart Valentines
For this DIY Valentine's Day card, all you'll need is some construction paper and an assortment of buttons (which you can find at your local craft store!). Once you've gathered all your materials, arrange the buttons in the shape of a heart and use a hot glue gun to seal them onto a folded piece of paper.
See more at One Little Project.
Hand-Painted Valentines
This project is a DIY Valentine's Day card the kids can easily get in on. It simply entails pasting a cut-out heart onto a folded piece of paper and painting both features with abstract designs in the holiday's signature colors: red, pink, purple, white, and even gold.
See more at Inspired by Charm.
Ring Pop Valentines
One of the best parts about getting and receiving Valentines is the piece of candy that comes with it. With this idea, after jotting down a heartfelt message in a pink card that's stamped with a sparkly red heart, complete the DIY Valentine's Day card with a sweet treat like a heart-shaped ring pop!
See more at Posh Little Designs.
Pop-Out Message Valentines
Pop-out Valentine's Day cards are a lot of fun to open, but they tend to cost a pretty penny. With this craft idea, though, you won't have to spend nearly as much! After printing out the template, you’ll just need paper, scissors, glue, and markers—what could be easier?
See more at Easy Peasy and Fun.
Heart-Shaped Calligraphed Valentines
This pretty Valentine’s Day card printable requires zero effort (other than printing out the template!), yet it’ll go a long way with your friend, family, significant other, or any other loved one on your list. You can even seal the note with a handwritten message!
See more at Lovely Indeed.
Tissue Paper Valentines
If you're searching for DIY Valentine's Day cards that are anything but boring, these handmade, heart-shaped creations certainly fit the bill! Each one is decked out in stickers, rhinestones, adhesive jewels, mini heart doilies, rose petals, and tissue paper. In this case, more is more!
See more at Design Improvised.
Funny Food Valentines
Want to send a love note to your favorite foodie? Consider this DIY Valentine's Day card idea, which uses a delicious dish to capture just how much you care. Browse through options like ice cream cones, pizza slices, chocolate bars, or sprinkle cookies.
See more at Printable Crush.
Food Pairing Valentines
In the same vein, you can also use famous food pairings to symbolize your inseparable connection. Just like burgers are better with fries, and peanut butter doesn't taste right without jelly, these DIY Valentine's Day cards express that the two of you are simply made for each other!
See more at Mad in Crafts.
Felt Heart Valentines
For a DIY Valentine's Day card that offers a full sensory experience, look to pieces of felt. Gather all your sewing scraps or pay a visit to a nearby fabric store to find festive materials perfect for the holiday. Then, cut and paste strips onto a paper heart.
See more at Happy Hooligans.
Pick-Up Line Fortune Cookie Valentines
Anyone will love cracking open these cute Valentine's Day fortune cookies for a double dose of sweetness. They're packed with cheesy pick-up lines that'll have your recipients laughing and blushing all at once!
See more at Club Crafted.
Wild About You Valentines
Get ready to take a walk on the wild side this Valentine's Day with this stylish free printable featuring a fun leopard pattern and the words "Wild About You." The design comes in two different colors, so you can choose your favorite!
See more at Persia Lou.
Boombox Valentines
Pump up the jams and the romance this Valentine's Day with these adorable boombox Valentines. Use a free printable to construct them, fill them with red and pink candies, and top them off with a sweet little note that says, "You rock!"
See more at Lemon Thistle.
Edible Conversation Heart Valentines
What's the only thing better than a Valentine? A Valentine you can eat, of course! These adorable edible conversation hearts are so easy to make using store-bought pie crust and little letter stamps to spell out something sweet.
See more at Oh Joy!.
Apple of My Eye Valentines
Let love grow this Valentine's Day! How? Well, you can put together a tree-to-be kit for the apple of your eye using heirloom apple seeds, coir pots, plant pellets, and soil.
See more at The Merrythought.
Printable Galentine’s Day Coloring Pages
This one's for the gals! Print out these cute Valentine's Day-themed coloring pages and color them in yourself, or package them up with some sweet brush markers for all your favorite ladies!
See more at Persia Lou.
Printable Paintbrush Valentines
They color your world, and now you can color theirs with these vibrant paintbrush Valentines! Simply print out the brush handles, then use a stapler and a hot glue gun to attach bags of color-coordinated candy.
See more at The House That Lars Built.
Heart Sunglasses Valentines
You only have eyes—er, sunglasses—for them! These cute Valentines, complete with heart-shaped sunglasses, are bound to catch your loved one's eye!
See more at Studio DIY!.
Cake in a Cup Valentines
Need a recipe for love? Look no further than this sweet Valentine that comes with everything they'll need to make a delicious cake in a cup! Gifting idea: include a cute mug with the card.
See more at Studio DIY!.
Paper Lipstick Valentines
This Valentine's Day, seal it with a kiss and a dash of DIY whimsy. These adorable paper lipstick Valentines will definitely bring a smile to your recipient's lips.
See more at The House That Lars Built.
Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.
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